Game



L. ENGEL GAME Filed NOV. 6, 1937 Q N PENAL rr PLEncE k/CK COA L PfA/A Lrr APL-A CIEC L April 4, 1939.`

Patented Apr. 4, 1939 UNETED STATES .PATENT OFFICE 4 Claims.

This invention relates to games and has for its primary object theprovision of a structure permitting the exercise of skill and accuracyin playing the game and also in the provision of 5 an extremely simplestructure which may be supplied to the trade in a convenient form readyto be set up without the exercise of mechanical skill.

These and other important objects and advantages of the invention willbecome apparent to those versed in the art in the following descriptionof the invention as shown in one particular form in the accompanyingdrawing, in which Fig. l is a top plan view of the playing field;

Fig. 2 a detail in perspective of a goal; and

Fig. 3 a top view in perspective of the playing elements.

Like characters of reference indicate like parts throughout the severalviews in the drawing.

Referring to the drawing, a course or field I is supplied preferably inthe nature of a sheet of paper or board which may be positioned inextended condition to present a flat course. The course is provided witha central transverse divided line II, centrally of which in the centerof the course is marked'oif a rectangular starting area I2 having anequal area on each side of the line II. The starting area I2 is providedwith a circular area I3 and I4 marked off therein on the respectivesides of the line Il, each circular area being centrally positionedwithin that part of the area I2 on its side of the line II.

The course II) is further provided with the transverse lines I5 and I5extending entirely across the course In toward the ends of the course todene respectively between the center line and the end of the course apenalty area. In each of the penalty areas there is located therespective penalty kick marks I9 and 20, herein shown as circular areasdened by circular lines.

On each end of the course centrally positioned transversely along thepenalty area is a goal consisting essentially of two upright members 2Iand 22 in the nature of goal posts, the members 2| and 22 being furthertied together by the cross bar 23 at a distance above the course, Fig.2. In the form herein shown, these goal posts 2| and 22 and the crossbar 23-are formed integrally with the course I0 in such a manner as tofold upward into position from initial iiat extended positions. In Fig.1, these members are shown in their original flat positions whereas inFig. 2, the members are shown as'being folded to their upright, playingpositions.

Referring further to the goal structure, the posts 2l and 22 in the formherein shown are provided with wings 24 and 25 respectively which may befolded rearwardly as in Fig. 2 to serve as braces to maintain the posts2| and 22 in their upright positions. Furthermore the cross bar 23 may,as herein shown, be reinforced by the outer or rear flange 26 which maybe turned rearwardly from the bar 23 as in Fig. 2. In using thisparticular form of a goal, the course I0 is preferably supplied to theuser with the various members in the flat, extended positions within theplane of the course as indicated in Fig. 1. 'Ihe fold lines between thewings 24 and 25 of the flange 2t may be dened by scoring or the like onthe dash lines as indicated in Fig. 1. The lines dening the junctures ofthe wings 24 and 25 with the end of the course ID l are preferablyinitially cut through as is also the line following the inner sides ofthe posts and the bar 23. Thus when the members are erected to theupright positions, there will be left a tab 2l extending between thegoal posts from the penalty area and in the same plane as that of thecourse. This tab 21 thus presents a part of the course in the same planewithout offering any offset or shoulder as the playing pieces may passbetween the goal posts. The elements employed to play the game consistof a circular disc 28 termed the ball and two circular discs 29 and 3Upreferably of a larger diameter although any distinguishing means may beemployed as between these members 29, 30

and the member 28.

To use the structure above dened, the following rules are employed. Thegame shall last until one of the two players has scored four goals. Thegame is begun by one of the two players selected to start, such as byflipping a coin. The ball .28 is placed on one of the two circular areasI2 or I3 depending on which goal is being defended by the other player,the position I3 or I4 being selected to be on the side of the line IIopposite the defended goal.

The player commencing the game then has the option of placing the piece29 or 30 whichever he has selected, hereinafter termed flipper on anyposition on the end line of his side olf the starting rectangle I2. Theopposing player must place his ipper on the other circular area withinthe starting rectangle. Play commences on the course Ill when thestarting player flicks his flipper against the ball toward his opponentsgoal. The next play consists of the opposing player flicking his flippertowards or at the ball, striving to defend his opponents territory toscore a goal. Each player is allowed one ick at a time and the playersalternate flicking until a goal is scored. A goal is scored when theball 28 passes between the goal posts 2| and 22 and over the linetherebetween of either players goal area.

After each goal is scored, the players return to the starting area I2and put the ball 28 into play again with the player scoredupon last thencommencing play. When a player flicking toward its opponents goal ilicksthe ball 28 over the goal line at the end of the, course, but notbetween the goal posts 2I, 22, no goal shall be scored and the defendingplayer is given the opportunity to put the ball 28 into play from anypoint on his goal line where the ball 28 passed out of bounds. Theopposing player, at such times, must place his flipper 29 or 30 as thecase may be, on the circular area I9 or 2U which appears on his side ofthe starting rectangle and there await the flick of his opponent. Nogoal may be scored, however, in a single shot when the ball 28 is thusput into play. It is evident that at least two flick shots must be takenalternately before a goal may be scored when the bali is thus put intoplay by the defending player.

If in the course of the game, the ball is ilicked out of bounds (acrossthe dash side lines) by either player, his opponent is allowed to putthe ball 28 into play at exactly in the corresponding spot on such sideline I'I or I8 as the case may be, and the play proceeds from that spot.If a player icks his flipper out of bounds he is permitted to place itback on the course at exactly the spot where it went out of bounds andawait his turn to flick therefrom.

There is a penalty in striking an opponents flipper without rst strikingthe ball 28 and this penalty is a free flick against the player whocommitted the foul. The penalty ick is made from the spot where the fouloccurred. The player against whom the penalty is evoked must piace hisflipper on the penalty place kick circle I9 or 2i) as the oase may beimmediately in front of his own goal area and await there the free flickshot of his opponent. If, however, the foul occurs within the areamarked penalty area, the penalty flick shot is awarded to the fouledplayer from the penaltyplace kick circle I9 or 20 regardless of wherethe foul occurred within this area. The player against whom the penaltyis evoked at such times must place his flipper on his own goal line onany spot between his goal posts and there await the free icked shot ofhis opponent. A goal may be scored in a single flick by the fouledplayer regardless of where the foul may have occurred.

While I have herein shown and described my invention in the oneparticular form, it is obvious that structural changes may be employedwithout departing from the spirit of the invention, and I therefore donot desire to be limited toy that precise form beyond the limitations asmay be imposed by the following claims.

I claim:

1. In a game having a playing board comprising a flat rectangular fieldhaving side-lines set in from its edge and a bounded central startingarea having a central transverse line passing through the area andhaving a bounded penalty area at each end of the field, a goal at eachend of the ileld located centrally of the respective penalty areas, eachof said goals comprising a pair of post men1- bers hinged to the boardand brace members hinged to swing into position to retain the posts inupright positions.

2. In a game having a playing board comprising a flat rectangular fieldhaving side-lines set in from its edge and a bounded central startingarea having a central transverse line passing through the area andhaving a bounded penalty area at each end of the ileld, a goal at eachend of the field located centrally of the respective penalty areas, eachof said goals comprising a pair of post members hinged to the course andbrace members hinged to swing into position to retain the posts inupright positions, and said board having a tab extending between theposts to remain as a flat extension of the board.

3. In a game, having a fiat board with starting and penalty areasdefined thereon, goals at each end of the board initially formed as anintegral part thereof, each goal consisting of a pair of post membershinged to the board end, a cross bar joining the posts at a distancefrom the board, and a tab left between the two posts and cross bar toform a field extension between the posts.

4. In a game, having a ilat board with starting and penalty areasdefined thereon, goals at each end of the board initially formed as anintegral part thereof, each goal consisting of a pair of post membershinged to the board end, a cross bar joining the posts at a distancefrom the board, and a tab left between the two posts and cross bar toform a eld extension between the posts, and Swing brace members hingedalong the outer sides of said posts, to bend from the posts to supportthem vertically.

LESTER ENGEL.

